AI Damage1993 Ford Explorer Sport: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Ford Explorer Sport filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 40% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Latches, locks, linkages 20% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
There is a safety recall 94v169001 - parking brake conventional. The current mileage was 46,700, and the failure mileage was 1,500. Updated 03-11-08
The vehicle was parked and caught on fire. The vehicle had not been driven in four days. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department diagnosed the cause as electrical. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileage were 125,000. Pictures and fire report were available.
About 4-5 years ago, the lift back door totally separated from the body - the hinges tore out of the metal. I took it to meridian ford in meridian idaho for repair - and they repaired it at no charge, informing me that the door problem was on "recall".
3 of the 4 tires had the treads openning and separating on them showing the wires inside the tires, some separation also occured around the outside rim of the tire, this resulted in handling problems with the vehicle, the tires were less than 1 year old with 83% of the tread remaining, firestone refuses reimbursement…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Explorer Sport has 74 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Explorer Sport?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, electrical system, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rollaway, parking brake (20%), smoke, burning smell, fire (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 Ford Explorer Sport?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1993 Ford Explorer Sport from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1993 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.